Close Encounter of the God Kind There are times in our lives when we read something, hear something or discover something through sight and sound that pleasantly overwhelms us. It leaves us in awe! Throughout the course of my adult life, I have enjoyed many such experiences long... ( added 2 years 99 days ago.)

Researchers: 237 Reasons Given for Having Sex - Discover the Top 10 After exhaustively compiling a list of the 237 reasons why people have sex, researchers found that young men and women get intimate for mostly the same motivations. It's more about lust in the body than a love connection in the heart. ... ( added 2 years 100 days ago.)

A Brief History of Orthodontics Oral hygiene and fixing teeth have been around for millennia. Researchers have found dental floss and toothpick grooves in the teeth of prehistoric humans and archaeologists have discovered mummified remains with crude metal bands on individual... ( added 2 years 101 days ago.)

Raleigh: Alive and Well, Makes Top 50 Raleigh, North Carolina's Skyline When one thinks of Grand Central Terminal, one automatically thinks of New York City. Why, Grand Central Terminal is one of NYC’s most famous landmarks! City Leade ( added 2 years 105 days ago.)

Pepsi Admits Aquafina is Tap Water The label on Aquafina clearly states: P.W.S. Are we to expect Pepsi to spell it out for us? We see acronyms, monograms, and initials throughout advertising and in business. If I wished to know what P.W.S. meant, I should have written to the... ( added 2 years 105 days ago.)

The Low Down on Weigh Down A faith-based weight loss program is making headline news. This diet isn’t new as it’s been around for over 15 years. The founder of Weigh Down is Gwen Shamblis. She started using the principles in this program in 1986 and has been thin ever... ( added 2 years 106 days ago.)

News from Dallas: Explosions like Fireworks! “It’s snowing ash. It’s unbelievable," reported one eyewitness to a FOX News affiliate. Debris was scattered as natural gas tanks exploded in an industrial area of Dallas, Texas this morning. Another eye witness reported the explosion... ( added 2 years 107 days ago.)

Beyonce Falls While Performing: Video on YouTube Oh it is so comforting to know, other divas have bad days, too. Before an estimated crowd of approximately 20000 at the Amyway Arena in Orlando, Florida, the diva herself, Beyoncé took a tumble. Being the consummate professional she is, she... ( added 2 years 107 days ago.)

San Francisco Power Outage affected Craiglist and Other Internet Servers The San Francisco Chronicle reported between 30,000 and 50,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in San Francisco and the northern Peninsula lost power for several hours this afternoon after what witnesses described as an explosion under a... ( added 2 years 107 days ago.)

Michael Vick Ordered by NFL Commissioner to Skip Training Camp The latest news of the legal problems surrounding Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick comes from the NFL Commissioner. Roger Goodell has ordered Vick not to attend the team’s training camp. As you recall, Vick is under an investigation by... ( added 2 years 108 days ago.)

The Classes of Malocclusion in Orthodontics The technical term for orthodontic dental and facial irregularities is malocclusion, which literally means 'bad bite.' Malocclusion involves the misalignment of the teeth and jaws and/or an incorrect relationship between the upper and lower dental... ( added 2 years 108 days ago.)

Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila Ali Weds Curtis Conway! Curtis Conway and Laila Ali Under a gazebo blanketed in rose petals at the Los Angeles Ritz Carlton, Laila Ali said “I Do" to her groom, Curtis Conway on Sunday. Conway is a former NFL player for the San Francisco 49’ers. Many of us know... ( added 2 years 108 days ago.)

Reports: Botulism Outbreak Associated with Undercooked Cans of Chili Sauce Castleberry Food Company’s owner, Bubble Bee Seafoods, has voluntarily expanded their recall to include 80 brands of canned chili, beef stew, corned beef hash and other meat products, in addition to ten brands it recalled last week. The company... ( added 2 years 108 days ago.)

Orology: Word of the Day Any idea what orology means? Let me give you a clue; you’d have to go to the South Asian region of the world to study the top ten. Do you need another clue? Before 1852, this one was not known and is #1 in the top ten. You knew without the clues?... ( added 2 years 108 days ago.)

What Does Tiger Time Lawn Care and Bikinis Have in Common? "She works hard for the money!" No, not Tiger Woods nor Tony the Tiger from Kellogg's Sugar Frosted Flakes. Have you heard of “niche" marketing? A business has to find a ‘hook’ to really be successful. Well, a Memphis, Tennessee business... ( added 2 years 109 days ago.)

Atlanta Falcons' Quarterback Michael Vick Indicted in Dogfighting Case Falcons' Michael Vick - QB #7 Bad Newz Kennels has proven to be really bad news for the 27-year old quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick . A Federal grand jury indicted Vick and three others today in a dogfighting case. ( added 2 years 113 days ago.)

On Sex and Lovemaking: A Cup of Common Ground? If we differ in our viewpoints, does it mean one of us is right and the other is wrong? I hope you’re thinking, most definitely not. If so, we are off to an excellent start. We’re in agreement, so far. I never like “splitting hairs" or friendly... ( added 2 years 118 days ago.)

Salmonella Poisoning at this Year’s Taste of Chicago It's after two o'clock in the morning and I find myself restless; so I get out of bed to see what's happening elsewhere in the world. I am surprised to read a headline on the Internet about an article I submitted only yesterday, July 12, 2007!... ( added 2 years 119 days ago.)

Inspired by Spiritual Intimacy III When quiet moments of meditation call to me, I still my thoughts. In this Holy place all is pure, fresh and new. I step in the stillness leaving behind any past mistakes, letting the future wait. I wait on the Holy Spirit to usher me into His... ( added 2 years 121 days ago.)

How to Safely Dispose of Rx Drugs According to the White House Drug Policy Office, prescription drug abuse among 18- to 25-year-olds rose 17 percent from 2002 to 2005. In 2004 and again in 2005, there were more new abusers of prescription drugs than new users of any illicit... ( added 2 years 122 days ago.)

The Savior of the World on The Meaning of Life 34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 35 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for... ( added 2 years 122 days ago.)

Oral Cancer — Causes and Symptoms Worldwide, there are 350,000 to 400,000 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year. Even with today's medical and dental advances, this number hasn't improved significantly in years. Oral cancer is particularly dangerous for two reasons: 1) it... ( added 2 years 128 days ago.)

Praise and Worship Songs for America's Birthday America, God shed His grace on thee and crowned thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea. As we celebrate Independence Day, we must be mindful of what true freedom means. Christ came to set the captives free. Everyone who willingly... ( added 2 years 129 days ago.)

Breast Cancer Genes in Women Could Come from Dad I recall feeling blessed and very fortunate breast cancer genes were not present in my Mother’s family tree. A news report released earlier today gave updated information. An oncologist reported many doctors often overlook the genetic risk from... ( added 2 years 142 days ago.)

Phase 2 or Second Alignment Stage Orthodontic Treatment While not every phase is required for every patient, there are typically three phases of an orthodontic treatment plan. Phase 1 Early Interceptive Treatment - The goal is to save space in the dental arches for permanent teeth and to help... ( added 2 years 143 days ago.)